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By Janet Martin

If you think you can achieve rock-hard abs, skinny arms and to-die-for legs in a matter of days, you are absolutely wrong! If you want to sport a bikini and be stunning on the beach, you have to prepare your skin and body months ahead, especially if you are planning to lose a ton of weight which you have gained over the holidays and several years before.

Now is the best time to trim your weight, tone your muscles, lose that flab, and get those flawless legs. Here are some of the things you need to do to be a beach babe hottie:

Shed Some Pounds

As you age, your metabolism gets slower and slower. If eating bags of French fries do not pack on the pounds when you were in your teens, they will be making your stomach bulge now, especially if you are already over 40. Thus, you need to start your weight-loss program about three to four months ahead of the summer season if you want to trim that fat the healthy way.

You can achieve weight loss by eating a balanced diet, making sure that you get at least nine servings of fruits and vegetables everyday. It would also be advisable to stop indulging in pastries, deserts and milk chocolates. Sweets are high in carbohydrates, which easily convert to fat in your tummy when not used immediately.

Cardio exercises such as running, jogging and swimming are good for the heart and also good for revving up your sluggish metabolism. Furthermore, these activities also help you utilize more calories.

Pump Some Weights

Aside from exercise and diet, weight training is also a good way to drop several dress sizes. Moreover, this will also tone your muscles and give you rock-solid abs like that of Madonna.

If you are not familiar with using dumbbells or other weight-training equipment, the best thing you can do is enroll in a gym. You need a trainer, which is usually free when you get a gym membership, to know what exercises are necessary to tone those arms, slim those legs, enlarge those breasts, and make your potbelly disappear.

No budget for gym membership? Do not despair. Just surf the Internet and you will see exercises that will get your muscles toned even without equipment. In fact, some muscle-toning workouts just make use of improvised devices like stairs and your own body weight.

Deal With Your Legs’ Woes

Since it is hot during summer, it is really inevitable for you to wear shorts and miniskirts whatever your size may be. The only way for you to feel confident in wearing a bikini or even a one-piece swimwear is to make sure that your legs are flawless and beautiful.

Varicose and spider veins are two of the common problems that women complain about. Legs and feet with protruding veins are really ugly and unsightly. You can prevent yourself from having these problems by raising your legs for a few minutes everyday, making sure that they are higher than your heart. Leg elevation is important in preventing the pooling of blood in the legs.

If you already have fine veins, try using ointments and creams that are available in the market. These might help minimize the appearance of the veins. However, if you have very prominent spider or varicose veins, then you already need to undergo clinical treatments to remedy these problems.

Another unsightly leg problem is cellulite. Every woman hates the appearance of dimples or orange-peel-look on her thighs and other parts of the body. One way to minimize cellulite is by boosting blood circulation in affected areas. Dry brushing, scrubbing, and massaging problematic areas are really helpful. Furthermore, you can also use anti-cellulite creams and lotions. However, make sure that the product you are buying is effective and is made from high quality ingredients.

About the Author: Janet Martin is an avid health and fitness enthusiast and published author. Many of her insightful articles can be found at the premiere online news magazine

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